SAUDI ARABIA BACKS ITS INVESTORS’ BIDS FOR MAN UNITED AND LIVERPOOL
Saudi Arabia Sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal have claimed that their aim is for their investors to take over Manchester United and Liverpool adding that he hopes Cristiano Ronaldo comes to play in its domestic league.
Prince Abdulaziz revealed this as Saudi’s latest ambition with the sovereign wealth fund already owning Newcastle and now funding a breakaway golf series.
It is the availability of United – after the Glazers announced plans for a potential sale – and Ronaldo that is interesting Prince Abdulaziz.
The Sports minister wants Ronaldo to sign for a Saudi Pro League after the World Cup, with the 37-year-old a free agent following a fraught departure this week from United.
“Who wouldn’t want him to play in their league?” Prince Abdulaziz,” He said. “He’s a role model to a lot of young players – him and Messi.”
It is understood that Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal are already exploring a deal to sign Ronaldo.
The vision would see the Saudi league featuring both Ronaldo and Messi, who is still signed up to Paris Saint-Germain but is already signed up to promote Saudi Arabia.
“That’s benefited a lot in terms of tourism for the kingdom,” Prince Abdulaziz said. “If they can, I’d love to see them both play in the Saudi league.”
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